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Information of South Africa |
Capital:Pretoria
Official Language:English
Currency: Rand
South Africa situated in the southern part of East of Africa is an exhilarating country with diverse natural riches. South Africa is enriched with diverse combination of landscapes ranging from mountainous regions to sand dunes, savannah bushes, hardwood forests and coastal plains. There are two major rivers the Limpopo and the Orange. There are vast expanses of unspoiled beaches and innumerable National Parks offering a wealth of attractions - wildlife, mountains, floral scenery and more. Forest areas contain evergreen plants with some typical South African hardwood trees like Real Yellowwood, stinkwood and South African Black Ironwood. Animals like white rhino, lions, leopards, kudu, hyena, hippopotamus, and giraffe beautify the dark forest greens. The country also has a fascinating historical and cultural background originating from the aboriginal San to the black Afrikaans and British. South Africa is also coined "The Rainbow Nation" for its multicultural diversity. It offers a unique blend of third and first world cultures.
Major Cities of South Africa
Pretoria is the capital city of South Africa. Other major cities include Alberton, Benoni, Cape Town, Carltonville, Durban, East London, Johannesburg, Kimberly, Klerksdorp, Krugersdorp, Mhluzi, Midrand, Msunduzi, Newcastle, Paarl, Port Elizabeth and Soweto. Johannesburg situated in the eastern plateau area of South Africa is a sprawling metropolis with untamed natural beauty mixed with modern infrastructures. It is a major diamond trading center and the source of currency for South Africa.
One of the largest airports of Africa, O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg. The city offers a vibrant nightlife with sizzling pubs and discos. The city hosts myriads of heritage sites. Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Gold Reef City, Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum and Johannesburg Zoo and are some of the major attractions in Johannesburg. Cape Town is located at the northern part of the Cape Peninsula with Table Mountain forming the backdrop. It is the legislative center of South Africa with the National Parliament and many government offices. Cape Town is a popular tourist destination in South Africa due to its pleasant climate and wonderful natural setting. Cape Town is also noted for its architectural heritage with unique Cape Dutch styled buildings combining the architectures of France, Netherlands and Germany. Port Elizabeth located in the Eastern Cape Province, on Algoa Bay, is one of the major port cities of South Africa. It abounds in innumerable tourist attractions. Durban is a bustling port city decked with ultra modern amenities like five star hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. Ushaka Natural Reserve nearby offers wonderful forest safari. Pretoria city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa is the executive capital of South Africa. The National Zoological Gardens, Kruger House, Melrose House Museum, Church Square, Voortrekker Monument, Transvaal Museum, African Window and Menlyn Park are chief places of interest of Pretoria.
Tourist Attractions of South Africa
Table Mountain with the Table Mountain National Park is a famous landmark and tourist attraction in Cape Town. The mountain offers magical vistas with its flat peak and the cloud above forming the "table cloth". Boulders Beach offers unique surfing opportunities with vast colony of African penguins. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in heart of Cape Town's harbor is the most-visited South African tourist destination. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain the waterfront offers spellbinding scenic views, with a variety of shopping and entertainment options. The Nelson Mandela Gateway offers boat trips to Robben Island, and to the Two Oceans Aquarium. The Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth offers fantastic scenic views with a lighthouse and a small stone pyramid. Fort Frederick located nearby is a famous historical site. It was built by the British to safeguard against French attacks. Addo Elephant National Park is one of the most popular elephant parks situated near Port Elizabeth in South Africa. The park is the abode to seven major vegetation zones and the natural habitat of some unique animal species like elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, whale and great white shark.
Getting Around South Africa
South Africa boasts of a good number of airlines flying between its major cities. South African Airways operates on the principal routes. Flights can be booked online. South Africa has a well pave road infrastructure. So it is wiser to ride a taxi, rent a car, a four-wheel drive or a motorcycle. South Africa has an extensive rail network, connecting most major towns. Blue Train is a luxury express offering trips t the major cities. Rovos Rail offers luxury safaris from Pretoria to Cape Town. All these luxury trains are equipped with sleeping compartments, air-conditions and restaurant cars. Reservations are recommended overnight journeys. Buses are other popular modes of transport. In Durban apart from conventional buses minibuses and combi-taxis are popular transports.
Accommodation in South Africa
South Africa contains galore of hotels, restaurants and lodges that provide comfortable accommodation. There are glorious luxurious hotels with bed and breakfast accommodation in the major South African cities. Holiday Villas are very popular in the coastal regions of South Africa. There are also facilities of self-catering apartments in many towns and cities. South Africa is a choicest destination for people of all tastes and budgets.
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